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March 2008 |
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| Tue March 4 |
Board Meeting - 7:00 - 9:00 PM
The Board of Trustees generally meets on the Lower School campus on alternate Tuesdays. Meetings are open except where confidentiality is necessary. Adult Education Early Childhood Series: "Rhythm, Warmth, and Reverence: Waldorf in the Home" with Bill Roberson - 7:00-9:00 PM
Join the WSP Adult Education Series on Early Childhood in the fourth of five talks by Bill Roberson. This talk, entitled "Rhythm, Warmth, and Reverence: Waldorf in the Home," will discuss how we can bring a Waldorf approach into our homes and lifestyles that supports our children's education and enriches our work as parents. Parents of all grades are encouraged to attend. A $5-20 donation to offset expenses will be much appreciated; the talk will take place on the Lower School campus. School Tour (for parents only) - 9:30 - 11:00 am
Learn more about our school and Waldorf philosophy for educating the whole child. You will have the opportunity to see the kindergartens and grades in session and learn how the Waldorf curriculum is designed to engage the abilities of the growing child during each stage of their cognitive development. Parents of toddlers are welcome to learn about our blossoming nursery program. A question and answer period with a grades teacher follows the tour, which takes place on the Lower School campus at 11311 Mora Drive, Los Altos.Rose Kindergarten Class Meeting - 6:30-7:00 PM
Teachers hold meetings for the parents of children in their class. These meetings are an integral part of school life. They are an important bridge between home and school, and offer parents an opportunity to become familiar with the activities of the class. The meetings may include discussions on various aspects of Waldorf education and serve as social gatherings for parents. Attendance is expected. If you are unable to attend, please notify your child's teacher. |
| Wed March 5 |
Grade 5 Class Meeting - 7:00-9:00 PM
Teachers hold meetings for the parents of children in their class. These meetings are an integral part of school life. They are an important bridge between home and school, and offer parents an opportunity to become familiar with the activities of the class. The meetings may include discussions on various aspects of Waldorf education and serve as social gatherings for parents. Attendance is expected. If you are unable to attend, please notify your child's teacher. |
| Tue March 11 |
Grade 6 Class Meeting - 7:00-9:00 PM
Teachers hold meetings for the parents of children in their class. These meetings are an integral part of school life. They are an important bridge between home and school, and offer parents an opportunity to become familiar with the activities of the class. The meetings may include discussions on various aspects of Waldorf education and serve as social gatherings for parents; this meeting is scheduled so that parents can attend Betty Staley's talk that is part of the WSP Adult Education Series. Attendance is expected. If you are unable to attend, please notify your child's teacher. |
| Sat March 15 |
Children's Hour - Nursery - 9:30-10:30 AM
This interview event is for families of Nursery-aged children who have applied to attend WSP's Nursery program in the Fall of 2008. Please contact the school office at 650-948-8433 for more information. Children's Hour - Nursery - 11:30-12:30 AM
This interview event is for families of Nursery-aged children who have applied to attend WSP's Nursery program in the Fall of 2008. Please contact the school office at 650-948-8433 for more information. Children's Hour - Kindergarten - 10:00-11:00 AM
This interview event is for families of Kindergarten-aged children who have applied to attend WSP's Kindergarten program in the Fall of 2008. Please contact the school office at 650-948-8433 for more information. Children's Hour - Kindergarten - 12:00 noon-1:00 PM
This interview event is for families of Kindergarten-aged children who have applied to attend WSP's Kindergarten program in the Fall of 2008. Please contact the school office at 650-948-8433 for more information. |
| Mon March 17 |
Board Meeting - 7:00 - 9:00 PM
The Board of Trustees generally meets on the Lower School campus on alternate Tuesdays. Meetings are open except where confidentiality is necessary. |
| Tue March 18 |
Adolescence Series: Denise Pope - High School, College, and Beyond - 7:00 - 9:00 PM
What kind of learning environment do our students need to be successful in college and in life? Denise Pope will address this issue and more when she comes to WSP to give a lecture.
Denise Pope, Ph.D., has been a lecturer at the Stanford University School of Education for the past eight years, specializing in student engagement, curriculum studies, qualitative research methods and service learning. She founded and directs the SOS: Stressed-Out Students project, a national research and intervention project for public and private K-12 schools to counter the causes of academic stress and increase student health, engagement with learning and integrity. Her book, “Doing School”: How We Are Creating a Generation of Stressed Out, Materialistic, and Miseducated Students (Yale University Press, 2001), was awarded the Notable Book in Education by the American School Board Journal. Dr. Pope has received the Stanford University School of Education Outstanding Teacher and Mentor Award on three occasions and consults with a variety of public and private schools in the area.School Tour (for parents only) - 9:30 - 11:00 am
Learn more about our school and Waldorf philosophy for educating the whole child. You will have the opportunity to see the kindergartens and grades in session and learn how the Waldorf curriculum is designed to engage the abilities of the growing child during each stage of their cognitive development. Parents of toddlers are welcome to learn about our blossoming nursery program. A question and answer period with a grades teacher follows the tour, which takes place on the Lower School campus at 11311 Mora Drive, Los Altos. |
| Wed March 19 |
Grade 1 Class Meeting - 6:45-8:15 PM
Teachers hold meetings for the parents of children in their class. These meetings are an integral part of school life. They are an important bridge between home and school, and offer parents an opportunity to become familiar with the activities of the class. The meetings may include discussions on various aspects of Waldorf education and serve as social gatherings for parents. Attendance is expected. If you are unable to attend, please notify your child's teacher.Morning Glory Kgtn Class Meeting - 6:30-8:00 PM
Teachers hold meetings for the parents of children in their class. These meetings are an integral part of school life. They are an important bridge between home and school, and offer parents an opportunity to become familiar with the activities of the class. The meetings may include discussions on various aspects of Waldorf education and serve as social gatherings for parents. Attendance is expected. If you are unable to attend, please notify your child's teacher. |
| Fri March 21 |
Grades 2-8 Dismissed at 1:00 pm
Aftercare open until 5:45 pm. |
| Mon March 24 |
Spring Break - SCHOOL CLOSED - AFTERCARE CLOSED
Spring Break. |
| Tue March 25 |
Spring Break - SCHOOL CLOSED - AFTERCARE CLOSED
Spring Break. |
| Wed March 26 |
Spring Break - SCHOOL CLOSED - AFTERCARE CLOSED
Spring Break. |
| Thu March 27 |
Spring Break - SCHOOL CLOSED - AFTERCARE CLOSED
Spring Break. |
| Fri March 28 |
Spring Break - SCHOOL CLOSED - AFTERCARE CLOSED
Spring Break. |
| Mon March 31 |
Spring Break - SCHOOL CLOSED - AFTERCARE OPEN
Spring Break
Aftercare open 8:30 am to 5:30 pm. Reservations required. |
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